We are an independent organisation, created by government, to develop one of the largest national behaviour change campaigns Great Britain has ever seen.

Between now and 2020, every British home will have the opportunity to upgrade to new gas and electricity smart meters which will utterly transform the way we all buy and use energy and pave the way to a smarter, more energy-efficient future.

Smart Energy GB is developing the national public engagement campaign, to support the smart meter-rollout, and ultimately drive adoption and usage of smart meters by every British home over the next five years.

Specifically our campaign will:

Raise awareness of smart meters, with a view to transforming what is currently a little-known technology into one that is commonplace and used by all.

Help build confidence in and enthusiasm for smart meters by helping people see the benefits. Smart meters will give us all greater control over the gas and electricity we’re using and spending and serve as a platform for a whole new generation of smart products and services in the future.

Motivate sustained usage of smart meters in order to reduce energy consumption.

Diversity

Smart Energy GB actively encourages applications from those groups currently under-represented in our sector. We’re building a team that is able to understand the needs of and effectively communicate with the whole of our diverse nation. So, if you’re applying for a job with us, we’d like to hear how you can help us do this.

The culture

We get out of bed in the morning because team work, communication and creativity will help us change the future of Great Britain. We are passionate, excited, caring, collaborative and confident.

We’re a small, and perfectly-formed, team based in King’s Cross and with colleagues in Edinburgh and Cardiff to support our work in the nations. We have an exciting mission, a start-up feel, and love what we do. We are flexible, eager to learn and hugely motivated by the challenge ahead.

The benefits

Every member of our team goes above and beyond, helps one another out and contributes to the achievement of our ambitious goals. We think it’s only right for us to reward them accordingly:

Competitive pension scheme

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Subsidised gym memberships

Season ticket loan

Five days annual volunteer days

Option to buy additional annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare voucher scheme

Purpose of the job

The stakeholder and communications officer will contribute to Smart Energy GB’s engagement activity in Scotland and play a key role in planning and executing a series of activities that will deliver tangible results.

Working with the head of Communications Scotland and colleagues in London, the post will develop and maintain relationships with key audiences and work to deliver and effective campaign for the smart meter roll-out across Scotland.

Key tasks/responsibilities

Working closely with colleagues in London, including those managing the partnerships programme, manage Smart Energy GB’s Scottish stakeholder communications database

Help build and maintain relationships with key stakeholder groups

Organise a series of stakeholder engagement events including party conferences